County fairs; County Fair Modernization Act; Board of Directors; attendance requirement; recommended training course; effective date.
HB 1545, the "County Fair Modernization Act," requires members of Oklahoma County Free Fair Association Boards of Directors to attend at least 50% of all regular and special meetings over any four consecutive meetings, or they will lose their position. The bill directly affects county fair board members who miss excessive meetings, ensuring active participation in governance. It also recommends a voluntary online training course through Oklahoma State University’s extension office to help board members better serve their roles. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to County and Municipal Government
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kenton Patzkowsky
RRepublican
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